CALLALOO (CREAMY SPINACH AND OKRA)
This is one of my favorite recipes! Straight out of the west indies, it turned me into a spinach lover and it is easy to make. I hope you enjoy
Provided by Jazmina
Categories Spinach
Time 40m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wash and stem spinach and rip or chop leaves into medium sized pieces. Wash okra de-stem and chop into smaller chunks. Mince up your onion, garlic, hot pepper and sweet pepper.
- Heat a medium sized pot on med-high add in some oil.
- When oil is hot add in onion and cook until it starts to become translucent, now add in your garlic and chili, cook until a golden brown.
- Add in your coconut milk starting with half a can and stir everything together.
- Add in your spinach, okra and sweet pepper. Turn down heat and mix well letting the spinach welt. Add more coconut milk if needed, you want to keep the coconut milk just below the food line.
- Cook for about 15 to 20 minutes until the okra and spinach are soft, and mash easily.
- Remove from heat and blend or mash everything together.
- Return to heat on low and add salt as needed.
- Serve on rice with lemon wedges and enjoy!
- It makes a great side dish or a meal on it's own.
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malunga Maureen
[email protected]I would definitely make this dish again.
Ndifor Azibo
[email protected]Overall, this is a good recipe for callaloo. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.
Oluwaseun Friday
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices to give it more flavor.
Lydiah Odera
[email protected]The instructions in this recipe were a bit confusing. I had to reread them a few times to make sure I was doing it right.
aleeya aleeya
[email protected]I found that this recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt than the recipe calls for.
Cody Ogren
[email protected]This dish is a bit spicy, so be sure to adjust the amount of pepper to your liking.
tahseen rashid
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Caribbean food. It's a great way to experience the flavors of the islands.
Sherzai pardis
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and authentic Caribbean dish.
Opu Munshi
[email protected]I love the creamy texture of this dish. It's so comforting and satisfying.
ibrahim RB
[email protected]This dish is so flavorful. The spices really shine through and give it a wonderful depth of flavor.
Comicboy10-_-
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of okra, but I really enjoyed it in this dish. It was cooked perfectly and didn't have any of the slimy texture that I usually associate with okra.
Leah Provance
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover spinach. I always have a bunch of spinach in my fridge, and this is a great way to use it up.
Jannater Daoat
[email protected]I love the vibrant green color of this dish. It's so inviting and makes me want to eat it right away.
Nadeem javed
[email protected]This was my first time making callaloo, and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish was delicious.
Md Nurulislam
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now, and it's always a hit. The okra adds a nice bit of crunch, and the coconut milk gives it a creamy richness.
Oussama Ar
[email protected]Callaloo is a wonderful dish, and this recipe is a great way to make it. The flavors are rich and complex, and the texture is creamy and satisfying.